Roberts in fold through 2009

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Baltimore Orioles agreed with second baseman Brian Roberts on a two-year contract extension. The package will pay Roberts $18.5 million through 2009.

The extension was $14.3 million; Roberts already had signed a $4.2 million contract for 2007.

"The money is secondary, although you have to get your market value if you can," said Roberts, who hit .286 with 10 homers and 55 RBI last year. "The contract won't change me or the way I play. This is where I want to be. I'd love to be here forever, if possible, but I also want to win."